The Barn Dance Historical Society

presents in concert
Canada's Largest Travelling Barn Dance

Sunday, April 27, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m.

Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels

"an afternoon of traditional country & gospel music"
in celebration of the 100th Anniversary
of the laying of the cornerstone

with Master of Ceremonies - Jim Swan
Jim lives in London and is in demand as a host and MC for many different events. He is the "voice of the Barn Dance"
and brings a warm, professional and entertaining presence to each and every show he hosts.

and special guests
LM1
Gary
Larry Mercey
Naomi Bristow
Randy Satchell
Gary Boyle

Larry Mercey - is a Canadian country music icon and member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Larry was the lead singer with the legendary Mercey Brothers and also had a great solo career. Larry got his start on the original CKNX Barn Dance. With his wife June, Larry lived for many years in Waterloo but now resides in Ilderton.

Naomi Bristow - is a 16 year old singing and yodeling sensation from Beeton, Ontario. Naomi is already an experienced recording artist and has recorded CD's in Nashville featuring duets with Jim Ed Brown and Vince Gill. She is making quite a name for herself in Canadian and US traditional country music circles, a rising star!

Randy Satchell - lives with his wife Carol in Mitchell. Randy is an accomplished singer, songwriter and recording artist. He's a two time winner of the Male Open category at the Canadian Open Country Singing Contest and was head judge at that competition for many years. He is well known and in demand in southwestern Ontario country music circles.

Gary Boyle - has been called "Canada's Country Balladeer" as his songs reflect country and folk artists like Jim Reeves, John, Denver, Burl Ives and Hank Williams. Gary is a singer, songwriter and recording artist. He performs as a single, duo or with a full band and has played many fairs, festivals, corporate functions and theatres all across Canada. Gary has also performed in Australia.

The Barn Dance Show Band

Doug Dietrich - Music Director and steel guitar
Grant Heywood - drums      Al Alderson - bass guitar
Bill Norris - fiddle                   Fred Lewis - lead guitar
Sound - Wayne Greve & Scott Taylor

Tickets : ADULTS - $20      PUBLIC SCHOOL - $10

Tickets are available at:
CINNAMON JIM'S - Brussels
ERNIE KING MUSIC - Wingham & Goderich
IT'S A SHEAR THING - Brussels
Or phone 519-887-6963 or 519-887-9025